Author Archive: Mike Cohen - Quebec Bureau Chief

Montreal teen recording artist beats the odds

Arts & Culture, Canada, Music | May 14, 2013

When Brittany Kwasnik was eight, doctors told her parents that because of a vocal chord dysfunction she would never be able to sing. Now 19 and about to release...

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No kosher chicken shortages, no price increases, Marvid promises Ontario consumers

Arts & Culture, Canada, Charity / Non-Profit, Cuisine, Features, News | May 7, 2013

A significant demand for chicken from Ontario has occurred as a result of the May 3 closing of Chai Kosher Poultry, but the Montreal supplier does not expect any...

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Rain does not dampen spirit and energy of Montreal Israel Rally

Canada, Jewish History, Jewish Identity, News | April 25, 2013

MONTREAL – During the last number of years, Montreal’s Israel Rally has benefitted from excellent weather conditions. On April 16 that was hardly the case, as...

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Playwright takes a stand against BDS movement with new script

Arts & Culture, Canada, Features, Israel, Jewish History, Theatre, United States | April 23, 2013

Oren Safdie is on a mission. The Montreal-born playwright, who has Canadian, American and Israeli citizenship, wants to take a stand against the BDS (Boycott, Divestment,...

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Jewish NHL Players Association chief honoured

Sports | April 23, 2013

When prominent Montreal lawyer Morden (Cookie) Lazarus reached out to Donald Fehr last summer to attend the 2013 Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors Foundation annual...

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